1 Kings 19:19-23 documents the call of Elisha. It is such an inspiring example of quick obedience. Let us dive into this bit of scripture to see what yumminess we can extract for our own lives. Scripture – 1 Kings 19:19-21 19 So he departed from there and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was […]
James 5:13-16 gives us God’s answer to faithful prayer. It also instructs us regarding the right approach to praying about sickness. Today, we will use our favorite, the S.O.A.P. Bible study to unpack these two verses and see what gems can be found within. Scripture – James 5:13-16 13 Is any among you afflicted? let him […]
Would You Rather games are always a hit at physical and virtual gatherings. These bible edition questions will be perfect ice-breakers for leading small groups or to engage teenagers. We all know that youngsters these days are so easily distracted and keeping their focus can be quite challenging. With everything out there in the world […]
Today, we are going to explore how to redefine winning as Christ Followers. In our last blog post, Cuffed To Comparison – Sermon Notes, I noted briefly how Pastor Mike spoke a bit about success for believers. He pointed out that we should ‘only use metrics to measure volume, not value’. In other words, success […]
We are all seeking freedom from our troubles. Every single one of us encounter situations that test us and often cause us unrest and sometimes indisputable strife. But God does not want us to live our lives in spiritual bondage. We serve a God who wants us to live an abundant life in Him. One […]
Meekness is intriguing and quite uncelebrated in these times we live in today. By its very nature though, meekness would avoid celebration. It is not a quality that propels people into the spotlight. Very rarely do we even hear the word. But What Exactly Is Meekness? The Oxford dictionary defines meek as being quiet, gentle, […]
So many of us are going through seasons of waiting. We are waiting on God for breakthrough in our health, in our finances, careers and relationships. Some of us are waiting for a loved one to be healed. While we wait, we need all the encouragement we can get to keep hope alive and to […]
Philippians 4:7 is a very comforting verse for us Christ Followers. It is one of those verses that we cling to like a life jacket. We repeat it to ourselves and we use it to exhort others. Today, let us probe this particular bit of scripture deeper to see what sweet gems we will uncover. […]
We all end up going through seasons where we have no choice but to wait on God. While we wait, we endure spiritual attacks and moments of doubt. We question if God has fallen asleep and has left us in the wilderness. In the battlefield of our minds, the enemy launches vicious attacks of negative […]
Waiting on God is one of the most challenging things we have to endure as believers. We wish we could avoid it and if we’re honest, it would please us immensely for God to answer our prayers instantly, much like a genie. But alas, this is not so. And, this more often than not, is […]